FARMINGTON — Dr. Deborah Hamilton has joined Franklin Health Primary Care, formerly Franklin Health Intown Medicine, on Box Shop Hill in Farmington. Hamilton is board certified in family practice, and has provided patient care in family medicine since 2001. She most recently provided adult and pediatric care at Spruce Mountain Medical Associates in Livermore Falls. […]
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Lever joins Franklin Health Pediatrics
FARMINGTON — Nurse practitioner Tanya Lever has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Pediatrics. Nurse practitioners evaluate patients, diagnose, write prescriptions and guide their patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Lever received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of New Hampshire, followed by a master’s degree in […]
Animal Tales: Have horse, will travel
When Candace Platz traveled to Portugal earlier this month, she planned to look at dressage horses. Ride a few, maybe. She did not expect to actually buy one. But then there was Enrique, with his majesty and power tempered by gentleness. And Platz fell in love. “I didn’t want to want him,” she said. “He […]
Auburn Council, School Committee to discuss new high school
AUBURN — A joint meeting this week involving the City Council and School Committee will kick off the next round of planning for the new Edward Little High School, after the building location was announced last month. School officials, along with the architect, announced June 29 the new state-funded school will be built at the current […]
Livermore Falls, Jay to discuss upgrade needs, funding for Livermore Falls plant
LIVERMORE FALLS — Sewer trustees here and Jay selectpersons, along with sewer department superintendents, are scheduled to meet Aug. 7 to discuss needed upgrades to the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Wright-Pierce engineers of Topsham will be on hand to explain the needs during the 6:30 p.m. selectmen’s meeting at the Livermore Falls Town Office. […]
This week's agenda
Monday Jay: Solid Waste Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Farmington: RSU 9 special board of directors meeting, 7 p.m., Mt. Blue Campus, Forum Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Wilton: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Canton: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Smith Hall Norway: Selectmen, 7 p.m., […]
Dolloff announces candidacy in House District 115
RUMFORD — Lifelong Rumford resident Josanne DiConzo Dolloff has announced her intention to run in November to represent District 115 in the Maine House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by John Madigan, D-Rumford. While Maine’s economy has steadily improved from the recession 10 years ago, Dolloff feels much of rural Maine is still […]
Fay to hold office hours
POLAND – State Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, will hold in-district constituent hours in Casco, Poland and Raymond in early August. Meetings are scheduled for: Poland: Monday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. Casco: Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Casco Town Office, 635 Meadow Road. Raymond: […]
Woman’s body found in ‘The Basin’ in Auburn
UPDATE: Auburn police identify woman’s body found Sunday in ‘The Basin’ AUBURN — The body of a woman was found early Sunday floating in the pond known as “The Basin,” off Holbrook Road. A prepared statement from Auburn police Deputy Chief Jason Moen only reported a death investigation was being conducted. Moen said the identity […]
Funeral notices for Sunday, July 29
CARNEY — Victor H., 67, passed away Wednesday, July 25, Per his wishes, a private celebration of life will be held in August. DIONNE — Lorraine G., of Lewiston, passed away in Portland on Wednesday, July 25. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston, Tuesday, July 31, 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, […]